close Trump congratulates Colombia presidential candidate Trump congratulated Abelardo De La Espriella, known by many as 'El Tigre,' following an initial ballot count. While not officially called, the narrow lead signals a potential rightward shift for Colombia. (Reuters.) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by President Donald